Senior Quality Control Lead - Aerospace/Defense

Leidos Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Quality Control Lead to support multiple defense programs. You will develop and maintain QA systems, lead inspections, and coordinate corrective actions to prevent defects from design through delivery.

The role requires defining standards, inspecting product quality, and reporting metrics with collaboration across program teams; travel up to 10% and ability to lift up to 25 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• OR: High School Diploma/GED with 15 years manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in Quality Engineering in AS9100 or equivalent DoD/government contracting experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and communicating with stakeholders across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and document receipt & shipping inspections and control non-conformities.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and maintain QA records; assist audits.
• Develop and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) aligned to program risk and execution.
• Define and implement program quality assurance plans and quality control plans.
• Lead structured continuous process improvement and report metrics.
• Perform quality investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Communicate performance metrics and status to program management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Physical capacity

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Leidos Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Quality Control Lead to support multiple defense programs. You will develop and maintain QA systems, lead inspections, and coordinate corrective actions to prevent defects from design through delivery.

The role requires defining standards, inspecting product quality, and reporting metrics with collaboration across program teams; travel up to 10% and ability to lift up to 25 lbs are expected.